Karlie Kloss walks out on Victoria’s Secret

By Damien Woolnough| 2 years ago

Karlie Kloss at the American Music Awards. Image: Getty

Why the supermodel said ‘no’ to the Paris show

A private jet carrying the modelling elite from New York to Paris was filled with familiar faces for the Victoria’s Secret show on November 30 but Karlie Kloss missed her check-in.
The leggy US Vogue favourite has been promoting bras on the runway for the lingerie giant since 2011, most memorably alongside her BFF Taylor Swift in 2014, but is not contracted to this year’s event. Karlie took to Instagram to confirm her absence.

Image: Instagram/@karliekloss

“Thinking of the Angels and my entire @victoriassecret family as they make their way to Paris today. Unfortunately, this year I have a work obligation that is keeping me from Paris. I'm sad to miss it but am wishing everyone all the best from afar! There is truly no show quite like the VS Fashion Show, and there is no feeling quite like walking on that magnificent runway. To all my girls walking, good luck and enjoy every minute of it!!! I can't wait to see you all shine bright over in Paris ❤️ all my love xx kk”

Ranked in equal third position on the list of model earners, alongside Kendall Jenner, raking in $13 million last year, Karlie does not need the gig for the money. Other models have walked away from Victoria’s Secret once their profiles reached a certain level, such as Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum, and following her presenting gig at the American Music Awards, Karlie is well on her way to conquering the world.

Karlie Kloss in Versace at the American Music Awards with Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell. Image: Instagram/@karliekloss

Karlie, 24, is currently ranked as one of ‘The new supers’ and ‘The money girls’ on influential site models.com, holding contracts with Swarovski, Carolina Herrera, Versace and L’Oreal.
New mum Behati Prinsloo will also be taking a break from the runway for Victoria’s Secret this year, having taken to social media to express her regret.
"Opening the#vsfashionshow for the first time was a dream come true opening twice in a row was just NUTS, still pinching myself," Prinsloo wrote. "To the girls and crew, good luck in Paris, me and Dusty Rose will be cheering. I know the blood sweat and tears that goes into the making of this show and also being in it, this would have been my 10th year 🙊 I can't believe it. Love you all, have fun in Paris and see you next year!!!!"